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World of Warcraft Super Fan Re-creates Goblin Copter
After all these years, World of Warcraft is still incredibly popular in China, so it’s no surprise that there are some super dedicated fans. Like the gentleman who made this. Posted on the Chinese gaming forum NGA, self-described WoW fan wq241332496 built himself a Goblin gyrocopter. For the unfamiliar, here’s what the copter looks like:…
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Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Sexy Video Game Halloween Returns
It’s that time of year again, when the specialty shops are packed with “sexy” Halloween costumes aimed at titillating the gaming set. There’s sexy plumbers, sexy elves and sexy assassins all over the place, but they’re generally crap. Let’s show them how it’s done. Yes, we’re revisiting a theme created by my esteemed predecessor. Two…
By Mike Fahey - Culture
The Week In Games: What’s Scarier, The Evil Within Or Duck Dynasty?
It’s refreshing to know that in these days of intense video game scrutiny, a major publisher like Activision can still find time to lift a cheek and let one slip out while no one is looking. I am assuming the Duck Dynasty game will be horrible, based purely on the fact that no one’s talked…
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Uncategorized16 Things You Might Not Know About Killer Instinct
Did you know Donkey Kong Country was instrumental in the development of Rare fighting game Killer Instinct, or that female fighter Orchid was once simply called “Wanda”? You do now, and there’s more where that came from. It’s kind of uncanny, really. I was just flipping through my Xbox One games and decided to screw…
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Destiny And Phantasy Star Online Have An Awful Lot In Common
While I wouldn’t go as far as calling Destiny and Phantasy Star Online the same game, this lovely chart from Redditor KytorIndustriesmakes a compelling argument that they pretty much are. Fans of Sega’s Phantasy Star Online series have been making the comparison since Destiny was initially announced, amused that the cool new game everyone was…
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UncategorizedMega Man Gets The Best Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Tie-Ins
It doesn’t get much better than a cat in a Mega Man costume. Not only does the Blue Bomberget the best action figures, he’s one of the most adorable reasons to pick up Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the 3DS when it hits North America next year. It’s not just a cat creature in a…
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Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Fine, We’ll Do Final Fantasy XV: Winners!
And with the results in fromlast week’s ‘Shop Contest, I officially declare the Final Fantasy XV car guys meme over. Let’s see if it went out with a whimper or a bang. It should have been over sooner, but Square Enix went and extended it by releasing high quality transparent PNG files so folks could…
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Sunday Comics needs more comics. With the ending ofSunday Comics staple Brawl in the Family, we’re going to need something incredibly funny to fill the gap. Something that’s published on at least a weekly basis, is video game related and isn’t going to offend too many readers (sorry Hentai Hitler Gaming Squirrels). Have a suggestion?…
By Mike Fahey - Culture
Sunday Comics: Can You Do A Barrel Roll?
Welcome to Kotaku‘s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon. Nerf NOW!! by Josué Pereira. Published October 10. Read more of Nerf NOW!! Awkward Zombie by Katie Tiedrich. Published October 6. Read more of Awkward Zombie Penny Arcade by Jerry Holkins and…
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